Registered Charity No: 1187996 HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.I.o. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
HELPING OTHERS POSZTniELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.x.o. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Page Legal and Adminlstratlve Informatlon Trustees, Report Independent Exarninerfs Report Receipts & Payments Account Statement of Assets and Llabllltles Notes to the Financial Statements 10-13 Page 2
HELPING OTHERS POSITXVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.z.o. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Full Name: HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.i.o. Registered Charity Number: 1187996 Principal Address: st George's Church York Street Barnsley 570 IBD Trustees: Peter Robertshaw Peter Mulrooney Charlotte Lodge Kevin Williams {resigned February 2025) Tina Bannister (resigned July 2024) Trixie Cooke (appointed February 2025) Beverly Slater (appolnted February 2025) Chair: Peter Robertshaw Treasurer: Peter Mulrooney Bankers: Lloyds Bank 50 Cheapside Barnsley S70 IRU Independent Examlner: Christopher Stones Community Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road, Barnsley S71 IAN Page 3
HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.z.o. TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present thelr report and accounts for the year ended 3151 March 2025. Structurer governance and management Helping others Positively Engaged In Community (HOPE) is a Charltable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charlty Commission and governed by its constitution, adopted 17h February 2020. The organisation was previously an unreglstered charlty since September 2017. The affairs of the CIO are managed by the charity trustees who may exercise all the powers of the CIO. The trustees are appointed for 3 years by resolutlon at a trustees, meeting. Membership of the CIO is open to anyone who Is interested in furtherlng its purposes. The members have no liability to contribute to assets and no personal responsibility for settling debts and liabllities In the event of wlndlng up. Appointment of Trustees In accordance with the terms of the constitution, there must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the MainIng trustees can act only to call a meeting of the trustees or appoint a new trustee. The maximum number of trustees is 7. Each new trustee is given a copy of the constitution and the latest trustees, annual report and accounts, on or before appointment. In appointing trustees due consideration is glven to ensuring that the trustees have, between them, the skills and experience necessary to manage the charlty effectlvely and in accordance with charity law. Trustees are encouraged to participate in development opportunltles as and when appropriate. The trustees who served during the year are shown on page 3 of this report. Charltsble alms and objectives The objects of the charlty are: To further or beneflt the resldents of South Yorkshire, wlthout dlstinction of sex, sexual orlentatlon, ra or of polltical, rellglous or other oplnSons by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facllltles In the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure tirne occupation with the objectlve of improving the conditions of life for the residents. Activities undertaken for the public benefit In shaping the objectives for the year, the trustees have pald due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Page 4
HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.i.o. TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlevements & performance durln9 the perlod Our year started quletly but in May 2024 Peter and Marla represented us at the garden party held at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Klng's Awards for Voluntary Services. The award was a great honour and recognised the hard work and dedication of all our trustees, volunteers and supporters. The year in general was less settled as we encountered problems wlth some of our volunteers who we had to release, a change of Trustees on our Management Board and the move of the shop from Peel Square to Market street. The shop contSnues to generate sufficlent income to cover the runnlng costs, whlch have Increased substantlally as we now have a 3 year lease. HOPE now pays rent, bulldings insurance and water charges In addition to energy charges and rates. All our projects were up and runnlng throughout this year. During the year HOPE engaged with 20 clients on our Listenlng Servlce. Our 4 Healthy Holldays Events had a total of about 120 individual children from about 70 famllies attendlng at least one sesslon. This year we again ran a cooking course. HOPE continues to run two toddler groups at St George's Church In Barnsley, however numbers have decllned and we now see between 5 and 15 kids each week. The social club that operates from The Carers, Garden at the Metrodome in Barnsley* has a regular attendance of 15 people seeking that support. HOPE is able to refer people and families to Barnsley Foodbanks and 44 have been referred thls year. We started a new project called Hope on Tour where we visited 5 dlfferent venues Including Dodworth and Kendray to offer a 'Hub' service of chatting and glvlng advlce. However, they have been poorly attended despite great efftirts to encourage local communlty involvement. But it is stlll our desire to engage with local Barnsley communities and we will seek different ways to do this. The Charity's pollcy on reserves The trustees recognise the need to keep reserves at a level which will olve the organlsatlon stability to enable It to continue to operate In the future. The Charity's pollcy of reserves is to generate and maintaln a balance that Is sufficient to preserve the financial viabllity of the Charlty in the event that unforeseen andlor unavoidable circumstance preclpitate a short-term fall In its income. For these purposes, the Charity will endeavour to generate and maintain reserves which are at least equivalent to three months operating expenditure. (Circa £5,000) Page 5
HELPING OTHERS posrrxvELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY C.I.O. TRusfEes' REPORT conthiued YEAR ENDED 31 NARCH 2025 The actual level of unrestrlcted reserves at the year-end was £14,582. (2024: £13,822) From thls, the Charity has put aside £5,000 Into a Reserves budget wlthln their general funds. Trustees responsibllltl¢s for the financlal statements The trustees are responslble for keeping proper accountlng records whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy the flnanclal position of the charlty at any time and enable the trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each finandal year. The twstees are also responslble for safeguarding the a$5ets of the charity and hence for taklng reasonable steps ft)r the preventlon and detectlon of fraud or other Irregularities. Hnandal Position The ftnancial statements are set out In pages 8 to 13. The Recelpts and Payments Account shows a surplus for the year £15,390 (2024:£9,319). The total reserves of the charlty at year-end, represented by unrestrlrted fvnds, stand at £14,582. (2024: £13,822). The trustees declare that they have approved the report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees: Signed: Date: 6th August 2025 Peter Mulrooney* Treasurer Page 6
HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY C.I.O. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report on the accounts of the charityi which are set out on pages 8 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audlt Is not requlred for this year, under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It Is my responsibility to.. examlne the account5, under section 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 (5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair vlew, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Xndependent examiner's statement In connectlon with my examination, no matter has come to my attentlon: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records, in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Att have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: 6th August 2025 Christopher Stones Community Accountant Barnsley CVS 23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN Page 7
HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.i.o. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total Funds 2024 Totsl FUDJS Unrestrlcted Restricted Funts Funds Note ReoW$ Fundrn6ng & events Donati)ns & subscrpth)rts Grants receNed Charty sllop Sncome Other Hicome Total Incoming $0 980 1,415 980 3,615 42,607 18,360 320 65,882 439 4,283 43,535 18,610 520 67,387 2,200 42,607 18,360 320 21,075 44,807 Payments Refreshments & catemg Equipment Activf(ies & games Admin & statKinery Insurance Training Rent and rates utlltEs, telephone & Mitemet Repaws & malntenance Volunteer & travel experses Session workers Transport costs Househobj Goods Marketng & publicty Workwear Consukancy & Lu5irEss support Accountanry fee SundrEs 467 5,687 3,045 4,723 6,133 270 3,512 10,410 6,133 2,181 1,637 4,146 5,638 4,342 7,426 4,237 10,807 1,007 409 1,369 6,470 5,570 1,045 4,584 5,590 1,969 1,911 1,637 170 2,135 2,802 3,976 3,503 1,540 2,800 1,020 2,151 1,675 4,951 2,695 3,011 3,011 2,068 1,800 3,000 450 267 550 624 550 1,286 662 Total p3yment$ 19,803 30,689 50092 58,068 surp1/(DerJt) Totsl fijnds brought foNard Trartsfers between fjJTrJs 1,272 13,822 (512) 14,118 19,629 512 15,390 33,451 9,319 24,132 Total fvnds carrled fornard 48 Page 8
HELPZNG OTHERS posmvELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY GLO. STATEMENT OF ASSFfs & LZA8ZLrriES YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2024 Ponk A£count (Uoyds Bank) Cash In hand 33.210 241 (48) A Ilst of assets retalned fcr the tharities use is IrKI in note 8 of xnts (pBge 13) 341 341 Liaknlilies: kcountary fe¢ 650 550 650 550 The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Date: 6th August 2025 Peter Mulrooneyi Tre rer Page 9
HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMVNrrY c.I.o. NOTES TO THE FINANCXAL sfATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 l. Accounting pollcles Basis of the re aratlon of the accounts The financlal statements have been prepared on a Recelpts & Payments basis which summarises the movement of cash In and out of the organisation. In thls context 'cash' includes cash equivalents, such as bank accounts where cash can be readily avallable to pay debts as they fall due. This format of accounts is available to non- company charities wlth gross annual income of £250,000 or less. Classiflcatlon of income & ex ndlture Income and expenditure has been analysed In the accounts using natural classificatlon. Funds structure The charlty maintains an unrestrlrted fvnd whlch represents funds which are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charlty. Unrestricted funds may arise from grants and donatlons of a general natu, fees for goods and servlce provlded and payment for servlce contracts, Restrfcted funds may be provided to the charlty for partlcular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for whlch they were given. Any balance remaining outstsnding on a restricted fund at the end of the year Is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restrlrtlon on the balance outstanding. Restricted funds will arise from grants and donations glven to the charity for specific purposes. Taxation As a reglstered charlty, HOPE is exempt from corporatlon tax on income applied to its charitable activities. 2. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses There were no payments, remuneratlon or benefits to trustees durlng the perSod, other than out of pocket expenses that were reasonably incurred by trustees In promotlng the purposes of the Charity. 3. Related Party Transartions No payments were made to related parties durlng the period. 4. Independent Examlnation of accounts The cost of the independent examination for the year was £650. (2024: £550). Page 10
HELPING OTHERS POSITIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNrrY c.I.o. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 5. Fund Analysis Opening Incoming (Resources Fund balance resource5 expended) Transfers Closing balance Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund Reserve Fund 9,822 4,000 21,075 (19,803) (5121 10,582 4,000 13,822 21,075 (19,803) (512) 14,582 Restricted Funds Toddler Groups Cooklng Course Healthy Holidays Club Carers Garden Social Club BMBC WA Listenlng Servlce BMBC Pride of Flace Award Barnsley CVS - Famlly Hub5 BMBC Household Support SYCF-Freemasonry BMBC HAF Christmas Barnsley CVS - Family Hubs 2 220 1,092 14,069 763 454 3,031 176 {788) (177} (12,219) (240) 1394) (3,043) (1,726) (4,959) (2,169) (650) {4,3241 500 108 915 15,913 1,099 60 14,063 576 12 5,000 9,970 10,000 650 4,372 3,274 5,011 7,831 48 Totsi 19,629 44,807 (30,689) 512 34,259 Total Funds 33,451 65,882 (50,492) 48,841 Page 11
HELPING OTHERS posrrIvELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY C.I.O. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 6. Fund Transfers An amount of £500 was transferred from unrestricted funds to the Toddler Group to meet expenses durlng the year. An amount of £12 was transferred from unrestricted funds to BMBC Pride of Place Award grant to cover the extra spend on this projett. 7. Restricted Funds The Charity runs Toddler groups at St George's church hall. A balance was brought forward from last year. Income is by the way of subs and donations from attendees. An amount of £500 was transferred from our unrestricted funds during the year to keep this going. Small balance at the year-end carried forward to next year. The cooklng course a balance was brought forward from last year. A balance is carried forward into the next financial year. The Healthy Holidays project runs sessions In the school holidays for children and their parenvcarer, which provide games, arts and crafts and fun activities. A lunchtime meal is also provided to the attendees. Two BMBC Healthy Holldays grants totalling £12,292, and a Feeding Brltaln grants totalling £1,023, were received during the year. A number of small donations were also received. A balance is carried forward Into the next flnancial year. The Carers Garden Social Club takes place at the Metrodome and Is funded by donations, and subs. A balance Is carried forward into the next financial year. The Charity set up a Listenlng Service to provide support and referral advlce during the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding has been used to fund the equipment and telephone costs. This is a confidential service that anyone can access through phone, text and video calls. £454 of the previous year's funding was carrled forward to this year to continue spend on training and equipment. A balance is carried forward into the next financial year. A BMBC Pride of Place grant was received last year to provide funding for core costs and business support costs to enable the charity to grow and support its growing number of volunteers. An amount of £12 was transferred from our unrestricted funds to cover the extra spend on this project. This project Is now complete. Page 12
HELPING OTHERS posrrIvELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY C.I.O. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 A Bamsley CVS-Family Hubs grant of £5000 was recelved to enable HOPE to support the integration and connectivity of family support services. Used for our project 'Drop In,. A balance of £3,273.94 is carried over to next year. A BMBC-Household support grant of £9.970 was received to enable HOPE to use for their Winter Support Programme. A balance of £5,010.59 is carried forward into the next year. A SYCF - Freemasonry grant of £10,000 was received to be spent on our Hope on Tour project. A balance of £7,830.79 is carried forward into the next year. A BMBC HAF Christmas grant of £650 was recelved and spent on our Christmas Healthy Hollday project. This project Is now complete. A Barnsley CVS-Family Hubs 2 grant of £4,372 was recelved and spent on our Toddler group and SEND. A small balance is carried forward into the next year. 8. Assets Retained for the Charity's Own Use Saint George's Store: Various items with a total value of £273 Items include: 10 High chairs, 4 PE mats, 10 crockery sets and pans, 4 foldlng tables and several large toys, games and sensory equipment. Charity Shop: Various items of equipment with a total value of £1,239 Items include: Tables, Chairs, stools, shop till, printer, card ader, laptops, fridge, coffee machine, mobile phones, filing cabinet, vacuum, kitchen equipment, shelving, storage, sofa, bookcases, leaflet stands, clothes rails, card reader and fire extinguishers. Saint George's Office: Various items wlth a total value of £1,196 Items include: 2, desks, 5 chairs, filing cabinets, offlce equipment, computer equlpment, storage units and two laptops. Page 13